
Grizzly News
January 31, 2025
Vision: GFE will be a model school where all students are inspired to learn at high levels.
Mission: Our mission will be to provide a safe environment where all stakeholders empower students’ social and academic growth.
Motto: Level Up!
This Week at GFE:
- February 1-28: Black History Month
- February 3-7: National Counselor Week
- February 4: Coffee with the Principal | Title I Meeting | See Flyer Below
- February 6: Spring Open House (5:00p)
- February 6: 100th Day of School | Student Dress Up Day
- February 7: Lunch with a Loved One (See Flyer) | SCHEDULE CHANGE
- February 10-12: Student Holiday / Staff Development
- February 13-14: Student & Staff Holiday
- February 1-28: Black History Month
Upcoming Events:
- February 21: 5th Grade Field Trip/Tour | Wunderlich Intermediate
- February 27: Culture Night Celebration (5:00-6:30p)
Spelling Bee Top 10!
Kudos to Viviana for making it to the 11th Round of our Klein ISD Spelling Bee! She came in TOP TEN!
Students of the Week!
Congratulations to our students of the week who have served as an EXEMPLAR For our PRIDE (Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy) core values! Way to Level Up!
Spotlight Student of the Week is Mariana!
Favorite Hobby: Reading and Drawing
School Reminders
Attendance
If parents arrive after 8:10 AM, please park and walk students to front office to sign-in on the computer near the bright pink sign-in sheet. Parents, please ensure you have a visitor’s badge before entering the main hallways of the campus building. All parents must show their State ID (e.g., Drivers’ License) when entering a building.
Valentine’s Day Card Exchange
Parent Lunch with Scholars
Parents are welcomed to join their scholars at a designated lunch table after Labor Day using schedule below:
- Tuesday: Kinder - 10:30 AM; 2nd Grade - 11:15 AM; 5th Grade - 12:10 PM
- Wednesday: 1st Grade - 10:55 AM; 3rd Grade - 11:35 AM; 4th Grade - 12:30 PM
🎉 Celebrate 100 Days of School – Dress the Part! 🎉
Grizzly Students and Families,
On February 6th, we will reach a HUGE milestone—100 days of school! To celebrate this special day, we’re inviting all students to join in the fun by dressing up as if they’re 100 years old or incorporating the number 100 into their outfits. Get creative and have fun!
📅 When: FEB. 6
👵👴 Dress Ideas:
- Gray hair, glasses, and walking canes
- Suspenders, bow ties, or shawls
- A shirt decorated with 100 stickers, buttons, or drawings
- Any creative way to represent 100!
Let’s make this a memorable and fun day for everyone. We can’t wait to see your amazing outfits!
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted via phone call (832.484.5700) to GFE Front Office before 2:30 PM. Thanks!
Family Engagement Events
Title 1 | Repeat Meeting
Early Childhood Family Engagement Events
Click HERE for information.
Nurse Updates
Fevers
Extra Clothes
- Please place extra clothes in student's bags in case of accidents or spilled food for students in Grade K-2.
- The clinic needs a 2-weeks notice if you are bringing snacks for your child’s class. Please email Nurse Brown if you have any questions.
- Parents must drop all medications off in the clinic due to paperwork that is required.
PTO News & Information:
Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 19, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm @ GFE
Email gwfepto.president@gmail.com for additional info.
Visit us on INSTAGRAM!
Follow Greenwood Forest Elementary on IG using our new handle: @greenwoodkisd!
Parent University
Greenwood Forest is a Parent University Campus. Every parent/family is welcome! No registration is needed. We encourage you to attend our events and make sure that you sign in to receive credit.
Upon attending 5 events throughout the school year, you will be eligible to attend our graduation ceremony in May. We look forward to partnering with you this school year to support your student’s success!
*Two events must be district-wide events to receive credit for graduation.
GRIZZLY PRIDE!
P.R.I.D.E.
Positivity
Respect
Integrity
Determination
Empathy
Announcements / Flyers
Please visit Kleinisd.net to purchase tickets for our upcoming High School Musicals! I know our Grizzlies will definitely have a great time!
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